Banks have agreed to help lenders after yesterday's talks with Alistair Darling. The Guardian. Jacob Zuma, the leader of South Africa's governing ANC, is in town for talks with Gordon Brown. BBC. Labour's 10p tax rebels have demanded that ministers must provide up to £1bn in compensation. The Guardian. The… read more…

Ed Balls has told his disgruntled Labour friends to stop complaining about Gordon. The Times. The Tories have started a new local election campaign with the recycled slogan of, "Vote Blue, Go Green". E-Politix. Gordon Brown has had to talk his ministerial aide out of quitting over tax. The Times.… read more…

Gordon Brown faces pressure to reopen the fraud investigation between BAE and Saudi Arabia. BBC. The Guardian. The Times. The Government has launched a helpline for victims of 'forced marriage'. E-politix. The BBC is using some of its stars in the battle against the threat to its licence fee subsidy.… read more…

BONG! Bad news for the Gord as reports come in that supposed fundraiser to the PM, Sir Ronald Cohen, has gone all weak at the knees at the sight of Cameron's shiny, shiny hair and winning smile - the coy floozy. Davy, that is, not Sir Ronald. BONG! A judicial application is… read more…